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A Christmas Gift from Bob

"A true tail of Christmas spirit."

2020-11-27 Family 1hr 33m

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

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Storyline

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

  • Released
    2020-11-27
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 33m
  • Genre
    Family, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.4
  • Production
    Align, The Exchange, Parkhouse Pictures, Studio Pictures, Twickenham Film Studios, Lionsgate

Crew

Charles Martin Smith
Director
Garry Jenkins
Screenplay
Stephen Jarvis
Producer
Keywords:
london, england cat holiday homelessness sequel busker unlucky christmas

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Cast

Luke Treadaway

Luke Treadaway
James Bowen
Kristina Tonteri-Young

Kristina Tonteri-Young
Bea
Phaldut Sharma

Phaldut Sharma
Moody
Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia
Anika
Celyn Jones

Celyn Jones
Mick
Stefan Race

Stefan Race
Ben
Pepter Lunkuse

Pepter Lunkuse
Ruth
Tim Plester

Tim Plester
Leon
Joanne Zorian

Joanne Zorian
Irene
Anna Wilson-Jones

Anna Wilson-Jones
Arabella
Daisy Badger

Daisy Badger
Becky
Stephen McCole

Stephen McCole
Mark
Jacqueline Wilson

Jacqueline Wilson
Herself
Sheena Bhattessa

Sheena Bhattessa
Jane
Gerard Miller

Gerard Miller
Ian
Poppy Roe

Poppy Roe
Denise
Ella Jarvis

Ella Jarvis
Lili
Ciaron Kelly

Ciaron Kelly
Pete
Tony Cook

Tony Cook
Finn
Lydia Larson

Lydia Larson
Ella
Aretha Ayeh

Aretha Ayeh
Officer Jarvis
Dominic Cazenove

Dominic Cazenove
Politician
Jamie Bacon

Jamie Bacon
Chugger
Stuart Whelan

Stuart Whelan
Police Officer
Daniel Eghan

Daniel Eghan
Chauffeur
Zakiyyah Deen

Zakiyyah Deen
PA

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Reviews for A Christmas Gift from Bob
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A Review by r96sk 6

Written by r96sk on 2021-01-07

Found this one overly preachy and formulaic. It's good to see Luke Treadaway return as James, as well as Bob the Cat; before his sad pass... read more

Found this one overly preachy and formulaic. It's good to see Luke Treadaway return as James, as well as Bob the Cat; before his sad passing. However, everything else felt too forced in <em>'A Christmas Gift from Bob'</em>. The plot is boring and predictable, with most of the dialogue feeling like it's telling us about issues rather than showing us; which is the opposite of the 2016 film. Away from Treadaway, who is solid, there aren't any exceptional support casts - though I did like Phaldut Sharma's Moody. It misses Ruta Gedmintas and Joanne Froggatt, though I can understand that they might not have fitted with the story that they went for here; especially Froggatt. It does have some sweet scenes still, as well as the expected cat cuteness. Unfortunately, it just didn't work due to the earlier mentioned problems - at least in my opinion. It's nothing terrible, granted.

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A Review by DanDare

Written by DanDare on 2021-03-17

The sequel to A Street Cat Named Bob has James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) looking for a follow up to his original story. When James meets a r... read more

The sequel to A Street Cat Named Bob has James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) looking for a follow up to his original story. When James meets a rough sleeper. James recalls a Christmas experience with Bob. An animal welfare officer wants Bob to be taken away from James. The local council thinks Bob may not be safe on the streets with James. People rally round to keep Bob and James together. An online campaign is launched. This is a feelgood movie with not much of a plot. Bad guys who want to take Bob away. Some thieves who break into a free veterinary service that once cared for Bob. James makes fundraising effort to save the service. At least the movie stands as a tribute to Bob who died shortly before the movie was released.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-28

If you liked the first one (and I did) then you'll probably like this sequel. It pretty much picks up where the last one left off, as "Bob" ... read more

If you liked the first one (and I did) then you'll probably like this sequel. It pretty much picks up where the last one left off, as "Bob" and James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) continue to busk their way through life with plenty of trials and tribulations against the weather, the winter, animal welfare - you name it. It is told in such a fashion as to avoid any jeopardy with the ending, so we always know what will happen at the end - but it's still an enjoyably delivered Christmas feel-good film demonstrating the best (and worst) of human nature. It's a bit overly padded out, I felt, though. I could also have done without quite so much of Luke Treadaway's singing and it is exceedingly sentimental at times - but at this time of this particular year it is about a sincere and loving relationship - so cynics and bah humbuggers beware. What's not to like?

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A Review by r96sk

Found this one overly preachy and formulaic. It's good to see Luke Treadaway return as James, as well as Bob the Cat; before his sad passing. However, everything else felt too forced in <em>'A Christmas Gift from Bob'</em>. The plot is b...

reviewer avatar

A Review by r96sk 6

Written by r96sk on 2021-01-07

Found this one overly preachy and formulaic. It's good to see Luke Treadaway return as James, as well as Bob the Cat; before his sad passing. However, everything else felt too forced in <em>'A Chri...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by DanDare

Written by DanDare on 2021-03-17

The sequel to A Street Cat Named Bob has James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) looking for a follow up to his original story. When James meets a rough sleeper. James recalls a Christmas experience with Bob....

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-03-28

If you liked the first one (and I did) then you'll probably like this sequel. It pretty much picks up where the last one left off, as "Bob" and James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) continue to busk their way ...

read more